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MAG and Logos Technologies Successfully Test Wide-Area Sensor for On-Demand Airborne ISR Services
June 9, 2016
FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MAG Aerospace and Logos Technologies announced today that the ultra-light Redkite wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) sensor has been successfully tested aboard a Cessna 206 turboprop in Carthage, North Carolina. The airborne test, which took place in late May, proved the viability of WAMI as an on-demand airborne service
AECOM to present at the William Blair 36th Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 14
June 9, 2016
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM (NYSE:ACM), a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today that President Stephen M. Kadenacy and Chief Financial Officer W. Troy Rudd will present at the William Blair 36th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago. AECOM’s presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, at 7:30
Allied Electronics Wins Award for Distributor of the Year by CHERRY/ZF Electronics
June 9, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allied Electronics, a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), was honored with the “Distributor of the Year” Award by CHERRY/ZF Electronics at EDS 2016, the premier electronics distribution event, held last month in Las Vegas, NV. The “Distributor of the Year” was awarded to
Panasonic Scales up Eutelsat Capacity over Asia Pacific for in-Flight Internet and TV Services
June 9, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) today announced that Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the largest provider of in-flight entertainment and communications services, has booked additional capacity on the EUTELSAT 172A satellite to deliver broadband connectivity and TV services to commercial
ISG: ISG’s New CEO Makes First Key Appointment
June 9, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ISG’s new CEO, Paul Cossell, has announced his first key appointment as Damian Farr is promoted to the newly created role of managing director for the company’s Engineering Services business across Europe. Damian heads up a specialist team that has delivered over £1 billion, or over three million sq ft, of
Fujitsu Delivers New Family of UHF RFID Tags for Linens, Fashion Apparel and Accessories for
June 9, 2016
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., a leader in innovative technology and front-end solutions has announced today that it is now shipping its new Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) RFID tags for industrial garments and flat linens as well as their new Fashion tag for formal wear, high fashion apparel, garments, and
Stora Enso Oyj: Stora Enso increases its fluff pulp capacity at Skutskär Mill in Sweden
June 9, 2016
HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The investment will enhance Skutskär Mill’s profitability and long-term competitiveness by increasing fluff production by approximately 160 000 tonnes annually. The mill’s softwood capacity is expected to be reduced by 160 000 tonnes, starting from year 2018. The total
Dassault Systèmes and Airbus Group Extend Collaboration to Additive Manufacturing
June 9, 2016
VÉLIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that Airbus Group, after a two-year comprehensive benchmarking process, is
CEMEX Announces Pricing of €400 Million in Senior Secured Notes
June 9, 2016
MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE:CX) announced today the pricing of €400 million of 4.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 denominated in Euros (the “Notes”) of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, CEMEX Finance LLC. The Notes will bear interest at an annual rate of 4.625%
5 Most Exciting Military Technologies
June 9, 2016
The 5 most intriguing non-classified projects from the research arm of the U.S. Military.
Robotics Boom Brings Back Growth to Global Motion Control Market
June 9, 2016
After drumming in 2015, global motion controls market is poised for comeback.
Polycrystalline Diamond Insert for T-A® Drill by Allied Machine
June 9, 2016
PCD insert makes clean holes with minimal delamination in CFRP throughout long tool life
LYTSwitch-1 LED Driver ICs From Power Integrations Reduce Complexity in Bulbs, Tubes and Ballasts up
June 8, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI), the leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED driver ICs, today announced its LYTSwitch™-1 single-stage, non-isolated, buck topology LED driver IC family. Featuring a very compact footprint, the IC enables the design of LED bulbs and tubes with high constant-current
Rockwell Automation Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
June 8, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today declared a quarterly dividend of 72.5 cents per share on its common stock, payable on Sept. 12, 2016, to shareowners of record at the close of business on Aug. 15, 2016. Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated
KMG Declares Quarterly Dividend
June 8, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KMG (NYSE: KMG), a global provider of specialty chemicals, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per common share. The dividend is payable June 30, 2016 to shareholders of record June 17, 2016. As of April 30, 2016, there were approximately 12.0 million KMG
American Securities Completes Acquisition of 57% of Blue Bird Corporation
June 8, 2016
FORT VALLEY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today the closing of the second and final tranche of the acquisition by an affiliate of American Securities LLC from The Traxis Group B.V., an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., of a
Gables Energy Partners Forms New Company, Encina Solutions, LLC
June 8, 2016
CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gables Energy Partners, LLC today announced ENCINA, a new petrochemicals company. Encina will build, own, and operate small to midsized petrochemical plants in key markets utilizing established technologies. Encina has been formed as a separate company, with David Schwedel serving as lead investor and Executive
FREE Registration for Midwest Investment Conference 2016 Extended Through June 20 for CFA Institute
June 8, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFA Society Cleveland leaders today announced free registration is extended for all CFA Institute members through June 20. Midwest Investment Conference 2016 will be held at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel in downtown Cleveland on June 22, 2016. The event will feature senior management teams from publicly traded
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Enrolling Students in Career Development Academy
June 8, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a leading national damaged vehicle repair company, announced it is now enrolling students into its state-of-the-art Career Development Academy. The Academy, located in Eagan, Minnesota, is set to open later this summer. ABRA is launching the Career Development Academy in response to an
The TJX Companies, Inc. Announces Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
June 8, 2016
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) today announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.26 per share payable September 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on August 11, 2016. About The TJX Companies, Inc. The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home
OSI Creative Introduces Shelf Stalker™ Flex
June 8, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSI Creative, a leading provider of global supply chain managed solutions for point-of-purchase displays (POP), consumer product packaging and branded merchandise programs, today introduced Shelf Stalker™ Flex, the latest addition to its successful line of Shelf Stalker POP products for in-store marketing.
MiTek’s Houston Warehouse is Fully Operational, Offering Seven-State Delivery of USP
June 8, 2016
CHESTERFIELD, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MiTek today announced that its expanded Houston, TX warehouse is now fully operational, providing more stock and improved delivery for a wide range of products, including USP Structural Connectors, USP Epoxy and fasteners, MiTek truss connector plates, and Hardy Frame shear wall systems. The new warehouse offers
Implementation of CAFC Limits Will Push OEMs to Rethink Their EV Product Strategy in China, Says
June 8, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest research study released by Technavio, the electric vehicle market in China is expected to reach 1.42 million units in shipment by 2020. This research report titled ‘Electric Vehicle Market in China 2016-2020’, provides an in-depth analysis of market growth in terms of revenue and emerging
Cartasite’s Expanded Fleet Management Tools Reduce Cost of Ownership and Improve Driver Safety
June 8, 2016
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cartasite, a leading provider of wireless sensing technologies that help businesses proactively adapt to change, announced today new additions to its fleet management tools and services. The new tools deliver automated and actionable insights to help companies reduce the cost of ownership for fleets of any size. The
Leading Midwest Petroleum Distributors Join to Create Lube-Tech & Partners, LLC
June 8, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three of the Midwest’s largest petroleum distributors, Boyer Petroleum (Des Moines, IA), Moore Oil Company (Milwaukee, WI), and the Distribution arm of Lubrication Technologies Inc. (St. Paul, MN), announced today they have entered into a merger to form Lube-Tech & Partners, LLC. Under this merger, the
Oshkosh Corporation Honored with the Defense Security Service’s Cogswell Award
June 8, 2016
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation, (NYSE:OSK), announces today that it has been honored by the Defense Security Service (DSS) with the 2016 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award for its facility located in Oshkosh, Wis. The award recognizes industrial security excellence and is one of the most
Growing Demand for Smart Factories to Drive the Global Industrial Automation Control Market Through
June 8, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global industrial automation control market is expected grow at a CAGR of approximately 8% during the period 2016-2020, according to Technavio’s latest report. In this report, Technavio covers the market outlook and growth prospects of the global industrial automation control market for 2016-2020. The market is
Grant Thornton adds seasoned advisor to Manufacturing industry practice
June 8, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--William Hickey, retired chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Sealed Air Corp., a global manufacturing and marketing company, has been named a senior Manufacturing advisor in Grant Thornton LLP’s Manufacturing industry practice. Hickey will support the firm’s Manufacturing industry practice throughout
Increase in Terrorist Activities Across the World to Propel the Defense Technology Market Through
June 8, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio research analysts are forecasting positive growth for many segments of the defense technology market over the next four years as several markets including multirotor UAV, maritime security, and military communication, will witness an increase in revenues. The global market for Multirotor UAVs is expected to grow
SolarWorld Donates 50 kW of Solar Panels to Provide Clean Power for Haiti Hospital
June 8, 2016
HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolarWorld, the largest U.S. crystalline-silicon solar manufacturer for more than 40 years, announced today that the company’s donation of 50 kilowatts of high-performance solar panels has enabled a hospital in Bonne Fin, Haiti, to dramatically reduce reliance on expensive and faulty diesel generators.
Aqua Leisure Industries Will Aggressively Fight Competition’s Lawsuit
June 8, 2016
AVON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc. today announced that it would aggressively fight the recent litigation filed by SwimWays Corporation. Aqua-Leisure, an industry leader and pioneer in water sport leisure product development since 1970, designs, manufacturers and brings to market multiple lines of high quality
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Company Marxent Expands its Leadership Team with New Vice
June 8, 2016
DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marxent, the leading virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) company for enterprise retailers and manufacturers, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Fresonke as vice president of client partnerships. To accommodate the momentum around Marxent’s 3D virtual products platform,
Intertek Expands HVACR Testing Services in U.S.
June 8, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has invested in expanded laboratory space and equipment to further enhance its testing capabilities to the HVACR industry. With these investments in testing equipment that is unique to North America, Intertek continues to build on its status as the
Chemicals Regulation Will Benefit Consumers, According to CSPA
June 8, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yesterday, Congress passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which will modernize the nation’s chemicals management policy for the first time in 40 years. The legislation, which is a product of bi-partisan negotiation, will assure consumers that chemicals in household and
Manufacturer Vision Plastics Turns to IQMS ERP Software to Automate Operations
June 8, 2016
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQMS, a leading manufacturing ERP software and manufacturing execution system (MES) authority, today announced that custom injection molder Vision Plastics, Inc. has selected IQMS to optimize its operations. The company is implementing IQMS software, which uniquely combines robust enterprise resource planning
Ford, Techstars Select 12 Startups to Focus on Mobility Solutions as Part of 2016 Mentorship Program
June 8, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company and Techstars Mobility, driven by Detroit today introduce their newest class of startup businesses that will work this summer from Ford Field offices in downtown Detroit to develop future mobility solutions. Twelve companies will participate in a three-month program focusing on transportation
30 Years After Groundbreaking, Toyota Kentucky Proves Age is Only a Number
June 8, 2016
GEORGETOWN, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It started with an announcement in December 1985. Today it is a bustling operation that employs 8,000 people, sprawls 169 football fields (that’s just the building!) and represents a $6 billion (and growing) investment. When Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda announced Scott County, Ky. as the site for Toyota’s first
U.S. Air Force Deploys BAE Systems’ Laser-Guided Rockets on F-16s
June 8, 2016
NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Air Force has acquired BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWSTM) laser-guided rockets for use in ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Air Force fielded the initial units to fulfill an urgent operational need for F-16 and A-10 aircraft, and it has already successfully used
RIA to Present 2016 Engelberger Robotics Awards to Dr. Chia Day and Dean Elkins
June 8, 2016
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) announces the industry’s highest honor, the Engelberger Robotics Award recipients for 2016. The awards will be presented to Dr. Chia Day and Dean Elkins at a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 21st in Munich, Germany. The ceremony is held in conjunction with the joint
Joy Global Inc. to Present at the 2016 Citi Industrials Conference
June 8, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY) announced today that management will participate in the 2016 Citi Industrials Conference being held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Boston. Jim Sullivan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the conference on Tuesday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. A live audio
Fisher International, Southworth, Columbia Pulp and More Headline Specialty Papers US
June 8, 2016
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Pira and TAPPI are pleased to announce the agenda for the 2016 Specialty Papers Conference. The 2016 US conference will bring together professionals representing the entire specialty paper supply chain to find business solutions, exchange ideas and network. Taking place September 21-23 at the McCormick Place
Wipro Partners with Authentise to offer Additive Manufacturing Services
June 8, 2016
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. & BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) (BSE: 507685) (NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company today announced a partnership with Mountain View based Authentise Inc, a leading provider of 3D printing technologies and consulting services.
Senrio Emerges from Stealth Mode with Internet of Things Cybersecurity Platform
June 8, 2016
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Senrio, an Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity solution, emerges from stealth mode with the launch of an IoT network cybersecurity platform that provides visibility and defense for networked embedded devices (NEDs) used in healthcare, critical infrastructure, retail and corporate environments. “The
Boosting 5G Innovation: IEEE Software Defined Networks and EIT Digital Launch International Open
June 8, 2016
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEEE Software Defined Networks (IEEE SDN), a cross-society IEEE worldwide program addressing the main techno-economic aspects concerning SDN and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and EIT Digital, the leading European digital innovation and entrepreneurial education organization driving Europe’s
Sculpteo Releases Second Annual Report on The State of 3D Printing
June 8, 2016
PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sculpteo, the leading force in online 3D printing, today announced the publication of The State of 3D Printing 2016. The principal objective of the report is to share data Sculpteo collected from 1,000 participants in one global study on how businesses and individuals are using this cutting edge
Axalta opens expanded European Technology Centre in Wuppertal, Germany
June 8, 2016
WUPPERTAL, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, officially opens its newly expanded European Technology Centre (ETC) in Wuppertal, Germany today. The center will be home to the company’s liquid coating research facilities for the Europe, Middle East and
Agero Honored by Ford Motor Company as a Top Performing Supplier with World Excellence Award
June 8, 2016
MEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agero, Inc., a leading provider of vehicle and driver safety, security and information services, announced today it has been named a top-performing global supplier at the 18th annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Agero was presented with the Aligned Business Framework award, which recognizes suppliers for their
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration collaborates with Inmarsat to support Operation Deep
June 8, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communication services, supported the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) team during Operation Deep Freeze 2016, while on board the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) Heavy Icebreaker Polar Star. Polar Star’s primary mission
Global Natural Health Products Manufacturer Comvita Chooses QAD Cloud ERP To Manage Growing
June 8, 2016
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QAD Inc. (Nasdaq:QADA) (Nasdaq:QADB), a leading provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, today announced that global natural health products company Comvita (NZX:CVT) has chosen to deploy QAD Cloud ERP. In addition, Comvita has decided to deploy the QAD Channel Islands
PTC Announces PTC AgileWorx to Accelerate Product Development Success
June 8, 2016
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LiveWorx 2016 -- PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced at LiveWorx® 2016 the launch of its PTC AgileWorx™ solution, the industry’s first Agile solution designed to help product engineering teams improve innovation and time-to-market. Today’s smart, connected products are transforming how companies